Factories with impending discharge deadlines or water scarcity issues may need to re-use process water as soon as possible. Permanent treatment facilities can require years before construction and permits are completed. A rent water treatment plant is a modular option that involves less civil works and uses existing drains and tanks to start re-using water to cut costs during a long-term decision.
Who Needs a Rental Unit?
Seasonal manufacturing plants, upgrades in progress, and approvals pending can all be served by a similar set of companies. Textile dyeing, food processing, and metal plating facilities are examples of manufacturers whose discharge flow rates and characteristics can vary too greatly for a fixed system to cope. Contractors working on isolated worksites have similar needs to periodic dischargers.
What the Service Involves?
Most rentals offer skid mounted systems with integrated filtration, clarification, and disinfection. Additional membrane or biological steps are often available for the specific contaminants in the water to be treated. Connections to existing drains and tanks are made at the installation, which also sets up power, and connections for re-used water or discharge pipes. Operator training and sample analysis can be parts of a contract.
When the Option Fits?
A rent water treatment plant can be chosen by a company searching for temporary re-use and with a known deadline, or one where characteristics of the discharge are still being defined. A pilot-scale system can be used to acquire data for a larger installation. It is less beneficial when a steady flow of contaminant-laden water will be treated for many years as a permanent structure will usually be cheaper.
Limitations on Capacity and Site
Modular systems have a specified flow rate that cannot be exceeded for extended periods. Sudden increases in both discharge volume and intensity can cause problems. Space, power supply, and road access can limit the size and type of a modular system. Water quality affects the possible re-use, so additional steps to remove oil, solids, or salt may be needed. Long-term rentals can become as expensive as purchasing a system, and costs should be compared.
Selection Criteria for Providers
A request for proposals should ask about the firm’s experience with similar industrial wastewaters and ask to see results from previous similar treatments. The service or supplier’s website will state the maximum expected flow rate, space required, and power needed for a system. A contract should specify responsibilities for parts, maintenance response, and regulatory reporting.
Why the Decision Matters?
The decision to treat waste and re-use water can have a major impact on a manufacturing firm’s finances and operations. A temporary system can allow a plant to re-use a portion of its discharge to save both water and money before a permanent solution is needed. An ill-adapted system may result in wastewater discharge violations and production halts.
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How the Process Unfolds?**
An initial survey and water analysis determine the likely parameters of a water rental system. The provider selects a system, delivers and installs it, and commission it to ensure it meets the specifications. Periodical inspections are performed by the company that set up the system, and a decision is made on continuing the contract on a larger scale.
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This article is written by Lee Wood. He has got into writing professionally and uploads regular informative articles. Visit our website to compare water treatment systems for your application.
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